WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — If Congress doesn’t act soon, will time run out for Ukraine? Republicans who are resisting sending additional money to Ukraine are downplaying reports of ammunition shortages and rationing in the Ukraine military at the Russian front.
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President Kamala Harris promised that the U.S. would keep its commitment to Ukraine and European allies.
“We will work to secure critical weapons and resources that Ukraine so badly needs,” she said.
President Joe Biden slammed House Republicans on Friday for leaving Washington without passing the Senate’s $95 billion aid package, that includes funding for Ukraine.
“It’s about time they step up don’t you think? instead of going on a two-week vacation,” he said.
Harris is scheduled to meet with Ukraine’s president in Munich to reassure him and European allies.
President Biden says the only way for U.S aid to get to Ukraine is for Congress to approve it.
House Republicans are demanding tougher border security policies first, before addressing foreign aid.
“God Bless the people of Ukraine. I want them to push back. I want them to win…but coming to us to write blank checks is not a strategy,” said Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas.).
Democrats are demanding a fair debate on the House floor, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. must protect its own border before spending more to help Ukraine protect theirs.